Creating neural “co-processors” to explore treatments for neurological disorders

Abstract

While first-generation implantable systems exist today that modulate the nervous system, there is a critical need for advancing neurotechnology to better serve patient populations. The convergence of neuroscience and technologies in circuits, algorithms, and energy transfer methods, combined with the growing burden of neurological diseases, make this a timely opportunity. Significantly improving systems arguably requires more than an incremental advancement of “deep brain stimulation;” we propose a fundamental shift in mindset in how engineered bioelectronic systems are interfaced with the body to treat disease.